This 496-page soft cover book is an excellent guide for farmers and ranchers who want to make the most of the state and federal income and estate tax laws to assure the least expensive and most efficient transfer of their estates to their children and he

SHOSHONE, Idaho — The state has conducted the first extensive aquifer recharge project at a new site off the Milner-Gooding Canal and plans to construct several more facilities engineered specifically to bolster groundwater levels.

DENVER —Coming out of the January 2005 Grower Survey, 73 percent of U.S. potato growers rated the job being done by the United States Potato Board (USPB) as “excellent or good.” By many standards that level of support for an industry organization is very

A technical team from the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) in Argentina shared information about harvest and post-harvest mechanization technologies to increase and improve the varietal diversity of potato production in Cuba.

With more than 60 million U.S. acres affected by glyphosate-resistant weeds and nearly every state affected by some form of resistant weeds, the challenge facing growers is increasing every year. In a 2013 survey of Midwest growers, BASF found that 76 per

The results of a new national survey, commissioned by GMO Answers and the Council for Biotechnology Information, identify the leading questions consumers have about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how our food is grown.

Whether it is the constant attachment to their phones or using shorthand versions of the English language that sometimes feel like a language unto its own, there are many stereotypes associated with the “millennial” generation.

It is now easier for farmers and ranchers around the country to finance equipment thanks to 22 new categories of eligible equipment for fruit and vegetable producers under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Storage and Facility Loan program. The ch

Washington, D.C., Denver, Colo. – The following joint statement is from the National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) on the final regulations published today by the Mexican government in the Diaro Oficial de la Federacion re

The United States Potato Board (USPB) was awarded the Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Role Model award March 18 in Scottsdale, Ariz., by the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). It is a distinctive honor which recognizes non-retail organizations whos

Enthusiasm toward cover crops and the benefits they can provide to the nation’s agriculture soils was palpable during the first National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health. More than 300 researchers, agronomists, farmers and teachers attended the i

In his January 2014 presentation on key factors driving fertilizer markets, Simplot Marketing Vice President John Malinowski offered this telling perspective: “Sometimes we can get to thinking that local factors will determine what is going to affect our

Columbia Basin potato growers have reached an agreement with several processing companies, even though they're receiving a lower price than they expected. Negotiator Dale Lathim said growers are concerned about setting a possible precedent, but he believe

The Kuhn Group, a world leader in the field of hay and forage, livestock, crop production and landscape maintenance, announces that Michel Siebert will retire at the end of September 2014, and that Thierry Krier, long-time president and CEO of Kuhn North

DENVER — On Jan. 7, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack appointed or reappointed 38 grower members to serve on the United States Potato Board for three-year terms beginning March 1, 2014, and ending February 28, 2017.

Wilbur-Ellis Company, a recognized leader in crop production technology and the distribution and marketing of plant protection, seed and nutritional products, announced that it has become an official 2014 sponsor of the National Potato Council (NPC).

ST. LOUIS — She works every aspect of the farm, keeps everyone on task, and even advocates for the industry she loves. Farm moms are amazing women, and Monsanto Company wants to continue recognizing their efforts. As a result, the company today announced

CHARLOTTETOWN, Prince Edward Island — A group of potato farmers got a chance to present their more controversial side of the growing debate over deep-water irrigation Thursday, telling members of the legislative assembly they believe the moratorium should

Join PNC Bank on National Agriculture Day as PNC senior macroeconomist Gus Faucher and PNC agricultural banking market manager Warren Graeff provide an economic update for U.S. farms and agribusinesses. The webinar will take place Tuesday, March 25 from 8

At 1,336 pages, World Economic Plants: A Standard Reference is more for professionals and scientists than the casual reader. The book could also be considered a testament to the diversity of our plant life.

Zebra chip disease in potatoes is currently being managed by controlling the potato psyllid with insecticides. But one Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist is trying to manage the disease symptoms with alternative methods and chemistries.

And the survey says...we live in a tater nation! In a new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission, 97 percent of Americans said they eat potatoes and more than 81 percent enjoy them as a side dish, snack or main course on average of three days per week.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty-four potato growers and industry representatives joined together to form the 2014 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute , an annual program jointly administered by the NPC and the USPB that identifies and cultivates t

MOSCOW, Idaho — University of Idaho Extension offices in Idaho Falls and Bonners Ferry will offer local venues for participants to join the 2014 Women in Agriculture Conference planned simultaneously at 28 locations in Washington, Idaho and Oregon March 1

"I love the industry and I want to do everything I can to help it," Washington State Potato commissioner Frank Martinez says about why he serves on the Potato Commission board. Martinez, who will be 63 years old next month, has been a commissioner for 12

The American Society of Agronomy is sponsoring a four-part webinar series on the use of cover crops. There is no cost to participate, but enrollment is required at least one hour prior to the start time (11:00 a.m. Mountain Time).

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, and U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, both expressed disappointment in response to the USDA’s announcement that it will continue to exclude white potatoes from the WIC program.